This program provides students an opportunity to explore the Applied Technology programs available at the College. Completion of an Applied Technology program can prepare students for a wide variety of careers including programming positions in business and industry with a Computer Information Systems degree, technicians and designers positions with an Engineering Technology degree or positions in the public or private insurance field with a Fire Science degree.

Program Information

Students should take any required developmental courses in their first semester.

Students have access to outstanding state-of-the-art technology and learn from faculty in touch with the needs of industry, both locally and nationally. Courses are constantly evolving to reflect current trends.

Students should be in a Math course every semester until they have completed their sequence.

Courses are offered both days and evenings, are delivered via traditional classroom or online and taking summer courses can reduce fall and spring semester course loads.

Students should consider completing certificates that contain required program courses that will complement their degree.

After BCC

Students are encouraged to select a specific Applied Technology program including Computer Information Systems Engineering Technology, Fire Science or an Applied Technology Certificate(s).

NOTE TO STUDENTS - When you meet with your advisor, discuss choosing electives to satisfy the MassTransfer General Education (Gen Ed) Foundation. The Gen Ed Foundation is a set of courses (34 credits) that are accepted at all Massachusetts community colleges, state universities and the University of Massachusetts campuses. (For more information see: http://www.mass.edu/masstransfer/gened/home.asp)